James Autocycle
The James Autocycle was a 98 cubic centimetre, two-stroke, autocycle manufactured by the James Cycle Co from 1946-1953.
A pre-World War II design, the autocycle continued in production through late 1953 with a Villiers Engineering Junior De Luxe 98 cubic centimetre engine in a typical autocycle frame. The bike was available in Deluxe and Superlux models.
Deluxe
The James Deluxe Autocycle was manufactured from 1946–1949 and has a 50mm x 50mm engine with fed with a Villiers Junior carburettor and driven by one gear and a clutch. The frame was a single downtube and rigid frame. The front fork is a central undamped spring. Original tires were Dunlop Carrier 26 inch by 2 inch (oversized) and rims are Dunlop WMO 36 hole in a silver argenized color. The drive train was chain and sprocket. Braking was through front and rear 4 inch drum brakes. Lighting provided by 6 volt lamp on the front and 4 volt for the tail light.
Superlux
The James Superlux Autocycle was manufactured from 1950-1953. The engine was a single speed Villiers Mk 2F with 98cc displacement at 47mm x 57mm. The frame was a single tube rigid type, front fork was like that of the Deluxe. Tires were 21 x 2.35 inches, rims were the color the same as the Deluxe. Drive train, braking and lighting were identical to the Deluxe.